Facility Electrical Engineer; BT

Position: Facility Electrical Engineer (BT-26073)
The Facility Electrical Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with a strong interest in power systems, controls, data

acquisition, and test facility engineering to join the Electrical, Data and Controls Section working with the System Test

Branch (EC4) within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division at NASA's Johnson Space Center. EC4 develops, operates,

and maintains ground test facilities that support crew systems, life support technologies, thermal control hardware,

spacecraft power systems, and flight‑relevant environmental testing.

You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, integrating, and operating complex test systems that

simulate spacecraft and planetary environments. This role is suited for candidates enthusiastic about hands‑on

engineering, control system integration, laboratory testing, and supporting technology development for human

spaceflight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Design, build, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for ground test facilities, including power distribution, instrumentation, safety interlocks, and data acquisition systems.

* Develop PLC- and HMI-based control architectures for automated test operations, vacuum systems, fluid loops, thermal systems, environmental chambers, or life‑support test rigs.

* Produce engineering documentation including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and test procedures in compliance with NASA and JSC safety standards.

* Integrate sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware for facility monitoring and test-article evaluation.

* Support end‑to‑end system checkout, functional testing, verification/validation, and facility readiness activities.

* Troubleshoot facility components such as pumps, valves, relays, pressure/temperature instrumentation, and power electronics elements.

* Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, power, and test engineering teams to support human spaceflight

* development projects.

* Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, work planning, and configuration management.

* Operate test facilities during engineering evaluations, technology development campaigns, and mission-support

* * Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

* This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.

* Must have a bachelor's degree .

* Your degree must be in the field of electrical engineering, or closely related degree.

* Must have a minimum of 1+ yea of recent and related work experience.

* Design, programming and implementation of PLC control systems (e.g. Allen-Bradley).

* Demonstrated experience with:

* Troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.

* Electrical wiring schematics and control panel design.

* Test facility or laboratory environment work.

DESIRED:

* Experience with HMI design and operator interface development.

* Development of safety interlocks and automated controls for vacuum systems, fluid systems, or environmental test facilities.

* Experience with data acquisition tools (LabVIEW, Python, fiber-optic sensors, flow/pressure measurement).

* Background supporting aerospace, research laboratories, or environmental simulation facilities.

* Experience designing and validating electrical systems for high-reliability or hazardous test environments.

* Familiarity with power electronics, power distribution, or spacecraft‑relevant electrical systems.

* Proficiency in test procedure writing, testing documentation, and formal system checkout.

WORK LOCATION:

* This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.

* Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

REQUIRED:

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